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Yoga As An Ancillary Treatment To Acceptance And Commitment Therapy For Depression, Jeralee M. Briggs

Dissertations

It is estimated that up to 30% of college students feel clinically depressed, and these feelings can lead to poor grades, substance abuse, unsafe sex, and suicide (National Institute of Mental Health, 2016). Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) has shown to be an effective form of psychotherapy for depression and was listed in 2014 as an evidence-based treatment for depressive disorders according to the APA Presidential Task Force on Evidence-Based Practice (2006). In addition to psychological treatment, various exercise interventions have been shown to be effective in reducing depressive symptoms (e.g., Rehorst, Wipfli, & Landers, 2009). Yoga is one such …

Personality Factors, Self-Care, And Perceived Stress Levels On Counselor Education And Counseling Psychology Doctoral Students, Jennifer L. Bauer

Dissertations

Doctoral students in Counseling Psychology and Counselor Education training programs are commonly thought to experience high levels of stress due to the nature of graduate school (Badali & Habra, 2003). Many (Blount & Mullen, 2015; Meyers, 2015; Moorhead, Gill, Minton, & Myers, 2012; Sawyer, 2013) argue that self-care is an important and necessary topic to discuss and integrate into graduate training. This study quantitatively explores aspects of personality, self-care, and perceived stress levels of graduate students in American Psychological Association (APA) accredited Counseling Psychology doctoral programs and Counselor Education doctoral programs accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and …

International Trade Effects Of Regional Economic Integration In Africa: The Case Of The Southern African Development Community (Sadc), Mengesha Yayo, Sisay Asefa

International Journal of African Development

Empirical studies on regional economic integration process in Africa exhibit sluggish progress, and there by limited level of intra-trade. The existing literature in Africa, particularly in the Southern African regional integration bloc, has neglected the effects of regional economic integration dealing with disaggregated data. This study analyzes trade creation and diversion effects of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) using disaggregated data. The investigation estimates an augmented gravity model using panel data and random effect estimator methods applying instrumental variables where needed.

The results show that intra-SADC trade is growing in the fuel and minerals and the heavy manufacturing sectors …

Creating Spaces For Literacy, Creating Spaces For Learning, Christy M. Howard

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

This study represents the practices of a middle school social studies teacher as she focuses on integrating questioning, reading, and writing in her content area. This teacher uses literacy strategies to engage students in practices of reading multiple texts and writing to showcase learning. She creates opportunities for students to make connections to their learning, posing questions to enhance critical thinking and the use of multiple sources to support responses. Through these actions, she creates spaces for student reading, writing, and learning to occur.

She Said, She Said: A Conversation About Growing Education Research In Occupational Therapy, Barbara Hooper, Sylvia Rodger

The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy

No abstract provided.

Eportfolio: The Scholarly Capstone For The Practice Doctoral Degree In Occupational Therapy, Jim Hinojosa, Tsu-Hsin Howe

The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy

A critical decision doctoral faculty must make is deciding what is the most appropriate capstone or terminal requirement for the practice doctorate degree that is consistent with the program’s curriculum. EPortfolios are a viable option for documenting doctoral students’ advanced knowledge and competence. After creating a professional development plan, the students record individual experiences and reflections framed by a self-selected metaphor, provide objective documentation of achievements, and verify advanced competence in a specific area in their ePortfolios. As the students construct their ePortfolios, they must engage in self-directed learning that is grounded in evidence-based and reflective practice, with a focus …

Student Perceptions Of Scholarly Writing, Shirley Peganoff O'Brien, Dory Marken, Kelsey Bennett Petrey

The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy

Learning the process of scholarly writing, including the significance of peer review, is an essential element in the preparation of students for professional practice. This descriptive research study, using Scholarship of Teaching and Learning methodology, explores one approach to teaching scholarly writing in an occupational science/occupational therapy curriculum. The writing assignment was designed to offer multiple points for feedback and revision and instructional features to reinforce learning. A survey of students [n = 169] participating in this scholarly writing project was conducted yearly to gather their perceptions of learning. The results revealed four key elements: instructional strategies are needed …

Development And Psychometric Properties Of The Emotional Intelligence Admission Essay Scale, Sharon A. Gutman, Janet P. Falk-Kessler

The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy

The purpose was to describe the development and psychometric properties of the Emotional Intelligence Admission Essay scale. The authors developed an admission essay question and rating scale designed to provide information about applicants’ emotional intelligence (EI). Content validity, convergent validity, interrater reliability, and internal consistency were established. The scale was also examined to determine if it could discriminate between students with and without professional behavior problems in the academic and fieldwork settings. Content validity was found to be high by a panel of three experts in EI (content validity index = 1.0). Convergent validity with the Assessing Emotions Scale was …

Developing An Indigenous, Entry-Level Master’S Degree Program In A Country With An Emerging Ot Profession, Lesley A. Garcia, Julie D. Kugel, Heather Javaherian-Dysinger, Esther Huecker

The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy

In the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago the full range of physical, mental, psychological, and socially derived problems of occupational engagement exist. Occupational therapy is often a part of the health care team to address these challenges; however, the profession is at an emergent stage in the country. This paper describes a process used for the development of an indigenous entry-level master’s degree program in occupational therapy. The process was also supported and enhanced by the collaborative relationships among key stakeholders, including global partners. A qualitative design process was used to analyze the health care needs, barriers, and strategies that …

Professional Reflections - Summer 2016, College Of Education And Human Development

College of Education and Human Development News

• U.S. News and World Report
• Future Educators Scholarship Announcement
• 16th Annual CEHD Awards
• In Memorium: Dr. Charles Warfield
• TRiO Receives $1.1 Million Grant
• Make a Difference Award Winners
• CEHD Distinguished Scholar Award & MRA Teacher of the Year
• CEHD Emerging Scholar Award & Glata Outstanding Educator
• Merze Tate Grant Recipients

Best Practices In Weaning Children Off Tube Feeds To Oral Intake, Kylie Abernathy, Andrea Newton

Occupational Therapy Graduate Student Evidenced-Based Research Reviews

In an outpatient pediatric clinic, the multidisciplinary team frequently works with the child to promote oral intake. Assessments and questionnaires were utilized to identify challenges faced by the client ability to properly intake food. The OT was approached by the child’s family to help meet their feeding goals to make mealtime more enjoyable. As the OT is generally not involved in the act of proper weaning technique, they are interested in what steps they can take to provide the family with support and to develop subsequent feeding skills.family with support and to develop subsequent feeding skills. family with support and …

Inspire E-News 06-07 2016, College Of Engineering And Applied Sciences

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences News

• WMU's 3D virtual labs provide hands-on learning around the world
• Engineering students develop high-tech motorcycle safety device
• Entrepreneurial engineer wins $10,000 award for software program
• WMU's research on safety of older drivers garners national recognition

College Of Arts And Sciences E-News Issue 39: July 2016, College Of Arts And Sciences

College of Arts and Sciences news

• Department of Psychology to celebrate 50 years
• New Michigan budget includes WMU funding for new geologic mapping
• Psychology professors Dr. Alyce M. Dickinson and Dr. Al Poling earn ABAI awards
• Dr. David Karowe, biology, hails Paris climate change agreement
• Poet Alison Swan, environmental and sustainability studies, reimagines freshwater heart of North America

Center For Disability Services- July 2016, College Of Health And Human Services

Center for Disability Services News

Story highlights:

• Occupational therapy faculty member brings sabbatical research to CDS
• Consumer finds joy in volunteering
• Center for Disability Services appoints new supervisor of Senior Day Program
• Nurse brings 41 years of experience to CDS
• FOCUSED training begin

Western Michigan University Magazine, Summer 2016, Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University Magazine (1997-present)

• Freshwater specialists WMU, NMC add to the next wave of water experts
• A history of diversions Controlling the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin
• The watery view from 310 miles up Scientist uses twin satellites as few others do
• From music to the Marines to microbiology Doctoral student racks up awards in her latest pursuit
• Honing HeroRATs Prof’s work with heroic rodents nets humanitarian award
• Advertising multiracial identity What happens when ads go beyond white and black
• Meet WMU’s Health DReAM team They use science to boost community well-being
• A view into virtual schools Authors of study say the struggle is …

Wmu Board Of Trustees Formal Session June 29, 2016, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

Minutes of the WMU Board of Trustees meeting include appendices:

• WMU Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine Accreditation Update
• Wayfaring Presentation
• Memorial Resolution for Trustee Ronald E. Hall Sr.
• Fall 2016 Tuition and Required Fees Rate
• Five Year Capital Outlay Plan
• Michigan State Employees Association (MSEA) Labor Agreement
• Professional Instructors Organization (PIO) Labor Agreement
• Easement for Natural Gas Pipeline

Western News, June 23, 2016, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: State funds to help aviation programs soar; Notable facilities projects taking place this summer; Researcher earning impressive accolades; On Campus with Stacy Thinnes.

Western News, June 09, 2016, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Researcher advances educational registry; Wellness effort taking fitness, well-being to new heights; Faculty Senate elects board members for 2016-18; Research team wins grant to study impact of speed on crashes; On Campus with Michiko Yoshimoto.

Facing Our Demons: Psychiatric Perspectives On Exorcism Rituals, Joel R. Sanford

The Hilltop Review

Belief in possession by malevolent spirits exists in many cultures and religions throughout the world, and such beliefs often serve as explanations for a variety of psychological and emotional afflictions. Traditional remedies in these cases often involve exorcism rituals, which are believed to expel spirits from a person's mind and/or body. Some of the cases commonly attributed to involuntary spirit possession are diagnosed within the psychiatric community as schizophrenia or some sort of dissociative disorder and treated with psychotherapy and/or medicine. For some in the psychiatric community, exorcisms and their use by patients are viewed as problematic due to their …

More Than One Way To Measure: Masculinity In The Zurkaneh Of Safavid Iran, Zachary T. Smith

The Hilltop Review

The zurkhaneh of early modern Safavid Iran was an institution where men undertook physical training, in some ways reminiscent of a modern-day gymn. This paper attempts to theorize the zurkhaneh as a public space in which primarily non-elite men participated in the social economy of early modern Safavid Iran based upon their pursuit of the ideal of javanmardi, or young manliness. To accomplish this, this paper will combine the themes of publicity, the social utility of the body, and the authority of textuality with an examination of the physical culture of the zurkhaneh to theorize the utility, representation, and …

Interdisciplinarity, Christina G. Collins

The Hilltop Review

No abstract provided.

Hope, Stephanie R. Goodman

The Hilltop Review

No abstract provided.

Notes From The Editor

The Hilltop Review

No abstract provided.

The Hilltop Review Spring 2016 Issue

The Hilltop Review

No abstract provided.

Unconfessing Transgender: Dysphoric Youths And The Medicalization Of Madness In John Gower’S “Tale Of Iphis And Ianthe”, M W. Bychowski

Accessus

On the brink of the twenty-first century, Judith Butler argues in “Undiagnosing Gender” that the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) defines the psychiatric condition of “Gender Identity Disorder” (or “Gender Dysphoria”) in ways that control biological diversity and construct “transgender” as a marginalized identity. By turning the study of gender away from vulnerable individuals and towards the broader systems of power, Butler works to liberate bodies from the medical mechanisms managing difference and precluding potentially disruptive innovations in forms of life and embodiment by creating categories of gender and disability.

Turning to the brink of the 15 …

Reflection, Interrupted: Material Mirror Work In The Confessio Amantis, Jenny Boyar

Accessus

The Confessio Amantis concludes with a revelatory scene in which Venus holds up a mirror to Amans, allowing him to recognize John Gower the poet— a moment that is often read as a mimetic and healing counterpoint to the Confessio’s sickness and self-questioning. My intention in this paper is to very slightly modify certain aspects of this narrative, to consider how the materiality of the mirror can inform its metaphoric deployments in the Confessio. I organize my discussion around two seemingly contrasting moments in the poem in which the self is seen and in different ways recognized through …

Discovery, June 2016, Office Of Vice President For Research

Research and Discovery News

• Discovery Advances
• Research Team Studies Impact of Speed on Crashes
• NSF Awards Researcher Approximately $800,000
• Aviation Programs to Soar with State Funding
• F & A Recovery

Connections, 06/2016, College Of Health And Human Services

College of Health and Human Services Newsletter

• Introducing the Department of Speech, Hearing, and Language Sciences
• Professor emerita receives 2016 Outstanding Alumni award
• Paula Andrasi named new coordinator of Holistic programs
• School of Social Work earns accreditation reaffirmation
• OT student competes in annual Maddak Awards program
• AHEC provides gas cards to support rural clinical rotations
• WMU program brings value to Southwest Michigan

Building An Evaluation Model Of Academic Advising’S Impact On Progression, Persistence, And Retention Within University Settings, Abhik Roy

Dissertations

Academic advising is at a point in its maturation as a field of study where anecdotal evidence is no longer sufficient to inform the measure of effectiveness. As the area becomes more research-based, advising’s measurable impact should be based on an evaluative framework; no such structure currently exists. In this study, three methods were used to investigate this problem and ultimately to create a model and checklist. Firstly, a descriptive study was used to examine if there is an understanding of what evaluation is within the advising community, one where assessment has been the dominant practice. Secondly, a quasi-experimental design …

The Federal School Improvement Grant: Telling The Story Through Quantitative Outcomes, Gregg B. Dionne

Dissertations

Student success and the mitigation of achievement gaps has been a focus of the federal government since passage of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. The federal School Improvement Grant (SIG) is the latest in federal policy inducements to address this.

To tell the story of SIG implementation in one Midwestern state, data was collected from two groups of SIG-eligible schools, one group which received SIG funding and the other group which did not. Data was collected over multiple years and included mathematics and reading outcomes as well as graduation, dropout, and attendance rates. Data was obtained for …